WPL 2026: RCB break their own record to win Final as Smriti Mandhana leads RCB to historic triumph

Royal Challengers Bengaluru scripted history in the WPL 2026 final by defeating Delhi Capitals by six wickets at Vadodara. Chasing a massive target of 204, RCB completed the highest successful run chase in WPL history.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 6 February 2026, 8:24 AM IST

WPL 2026 Final: RCB Defeat Delhi Capitals to Win Second Title

New Delhi: The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 final proved memorable for cricket fans. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 6 wickets to win the WPL title for the second time. With this victory, RCB not only won the trophy but also completed the highest successful run chase in history.

Delhi Capitals' Strong Score

In the final match played at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Delhi Capitals performed brilliantly while batting first. DC's batsmen aggressively scored runs, posting a mammoth total of 203 runs in the stipulated 20 overs. This score was considered strong enough for victory in the final match.

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Smriti Mandhana's Captaincy Innings

Chasing a mammoth target of 204 runs, RCB got off to an aggressive start. Captain Smriti Mandhana once again showed her class on the big stage. She played an explosive innings of 87 runs in just 41 balls, laced with fours and sixes. Mandhana led the team with confidence as captain.

Record Partnership with Georgia Wall

Smriti Mandhana was ably supported by Georgia Wall. Georgia Wall played a brilliant innings of 79 runs. The two batsmen shared a 165-run partnership, the highest in Women's Premier League history. This partnership completely pushed Delhi Capitals on the back foot.

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RCB's Old Record Broken

RCB won the match by scoring 204 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 19.4 overs. This is the highest successful run chase in WPL history. Previously, this record was also held by RCB, when they chased down 202 runs against Gujarat Giants in 2025. Notably, RCB became the first team to chase down 200+ runs in a final.

RCB equals Mumbai Indians

With this win, Royal Challengers Bangalore have achieved the feat of winning the WPL twice, equaling Mumbai Indians. So far, only RCB and Mumbai Indians have won the WPL twice in history, while the other teams are still in the hunt for the title.

Overall, the WPL 2026 final went down in the history of women's cricket as a memorable match, with RCB capturing all three: records, excitement, and the trophy.